Professional and creative writing

Writers have never been more in demand. Writers use the most basic, flexible and powerful of technologies - language and the ability to tell stories. This postgraduate course will provide you with further skills to enhance your writing career.

Why study Professional and Creative Writing at Deakin?

Get ready for your new career

Students will be given practical experience in the process of writing and revision, and will develop an understanding of the requirements of writing and editing for different readerships.
The course encompasses studies in: Creative non-fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Editing, Scriptwriting.

Learn from the best

Deakin staff have many years of combined industry experience, and are leaders in their research fields.

Career and Industry

Deakin's professional writing courses looks at various forms of professional writing and editing. Created specifically for graduates of other disciplines, the writing program has an emphasis on helping students develop the skills required to prepare work for publication.